I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at McMaster University (Kharagpur, West Bengal) in Sep 2014
Interview
Online application process through MITACS GLOBALINK scholarship program. had to chose seven projects from different canadian universities by their priority. Two stages of screening. First screening by MITACS oficials based on eligibility and completeness of application (trivial). Second by the project professors concerned and the lab applied.
very chill interview process, met with the prof and we talked. He was very nice and it was overall very nice experience. I talked about my experience and we discussed his research
I interviewed at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON)
Interview
Professor direct interview. a job interview for a Research Assistant role, discussing qualifications, research experience, and technical skills. Answered questions on data analysis, collaboration, and problem-solving relevant to ongoing projects and lab work
I interviewed at McMaster University (Toronto, ON)
Interview
It was a fast-paced interview with a series of questions asked by the Principal Investigator and the HR Representative. Questions were focussed around past research projects, statistical software proficiency, and evidence of working in quantitative and qualitative research.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you have any experience working on qualitative analyses?